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Loretta O'Connell

Photograph of Loretta O'Connell Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Loretta
Surname
O'Connell

The Name Loretta

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Little laurel, derived from Latin elements meaning 'laurel' with a diminutive suffix.
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